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I also was able to create a couple more projects that I didn't have time to create blog posts for, but was able to make You Tube videos:

Here's project #4:

and here's Project #5:

And then there were the 2 cards I never was able to find good sentiments for... so I never was able to film or photograph or blog about them... So that brings my total to 7 projects.

75% of my goal isn't too shabby!

I also finished up a layout, so make that EIGHT!

I got the cutting file from this layout from SVGCuts.com. It's my first Cricut/SVG type layout and I'm pretty pleased! I must admit that it took quite a while to cut out all of the pieces, but after it was all done, it turned out pretty well! It will be a great addition to add to the family scrapbook!

11/02/2014

So if you've been a follower of my blog you all know that a few years ago, I taught myself how to use Photoshop and I learned how to digiscrap all on my own. Since completing L's monthly layouts of his first year, I haven't really scrapped a layout digitally in quite some time.

I hadn't realized, until I checked my email, that it's International Digital Scrapbook Day (iDSD) this weekend! What better way to celebrate than by creating a couple layouts!

I got all of my supplies for these layouts on The Lilypad. They have a really cool sale going on right now where most of the store is 30% off. I had my eye on the stuff I used for my layouts for a while now so I was lucky I picked them up for a decent deal. And no, I'm not on their DT and I wasn't compensated for the shameless, plug. I'm just a HUGE fan of their kits and digi products. :)

I always have a HUGE creative block when it comes to scrapbooking vacations, or anything that has a LOT of pictures. I had toyed with the idea of creating only pocket style layouts for big trips and events. And I think it's working for me so far.

And even though digi scrapping isn't NEARLY the same as traditional scrapbooking, I still feel accomplished in getting something done for our family albums.

I showed M these layouts and she asked if I was going to put them in both hers and J's books. If I scrapped these traditionally, I wouldn't be able to put them in both of their books! Now I could just print an extra off and put them in both! I'm still not sure if I'm going to do that, but at least I have that option if I wanted to.

Anyway, thanks for stopping by and for taking a peek! I'm hoping to get more layouts done SOON! Have a fabulous week!

08/20/2014

A couple weeks ago the Scrapbook Expo was in town... Actually in a town about 35-40 minutes away, but when you live in the Bay Area, you're always driving! LOL

Anyway, I had made plans to go with a bunch of crafty friends (I "met" them through Instagram and You Tube" but when you chat, text, FB message, email so much, they become your friends!) and we had a BLAST!!!

We cropped and shopped the whole day and I got a TON of stuff done - can you believe it?! 6 layouts and 3 months of project life 2014 (the layouts just need journaling. Super proud of myself!

Take a peek!

Sending a shout out to Jerodelle, Jossie, Marisa, Paula, Linda, and Renee! Until next time, ladies! :)

07/09/2014

A few weeks ago was M's first dance recital. For the past year she had been taking weekly preschool type classes for ballet/tap. She loved it! and had an awesome time at her final performance!

She danced with her class and participated in a special Daddy/Daughter dance at the end with DH. She loved it and felt so much like a princess that day!

(sorry I cropped the page a little crooked. I had issues with taking a picture of the layout! eek!)

So I created this layout last week. I used a lot of the Maggie Holmes Flea Market collection (LOVE!. And I must say that I was REALLY trying to HOARD most of it. But you know what they say - you may LOVE it so much that you want to hoard it one day, but you should use it when you love it or you may not ever use it when it goes out of style.

So true, right???

I've also been into using my Viva Decor Inka Gold (I used it on the layout in gold). It really adds a finishing, shimmering touch to my layouts and I'm just in LOVE!

Anyway, thanks so much for stopping by! Have a fabulous rest of the week!

07/05/2014

I was cleaning up my scrap space (or at least, TRYING TO), and came across some layouts that I made in a Amy Tangerine (top two)/Kelly Purkey class (bottom two) from 2 years ago. I'm NOTORIOUS for creating projects in classes and never ever using what I make in the class! It's a terrible habit to have. *hangs head in shame* I found these layouts and I was really determined to USE them - especially since I had also found our pictures from the Hawaii trip we took in 2012. Match made in HEAVEN.

And it was totally meant to be.

So, while these layouts from 2012 weren't really my style at the time, it's now 2014 and I'm totally loving the look of different textures and mixed media on my layouts. Amy Tan classes always challenge me to think outside of the box and try different things on my projects and I'm SOOO glad that I have the opportunity to take her classes when she comes to town! She's coming next week and I'm super excited for another class taught by her. :)

Maybe that's another reason why I felt pushed to use these layouts too!

Hope you like them! Let me know what you think! Have a fabulous weekend!

06/27/2014

Today I'm sharing a new layout I created using a Studio Calico add-on kit that was gathering dust in my scrap room! *lol* Seriously, I have no idea what kit this is from, but I really loved the stamped sentiment, "I solemnly swear I am up to no good". Harry Potter fans, UNITE!

In a scrapbook full of pink, I think this layout will fit really nicely, don't you? It's one of my favorite recent ones. The "love" die cut was used from the Dear Lizzy set of dies I bought from the Scrapbook Expo back in March. First time digging into that package - yay for me!

This week over at Some Odd Girl, we're releasing a cute digi image (head on over to the blog to see!) and the Beautiful Fabulous Amazing Sentiment pack that can be used with your Cameo, digital scrapbook pages as I've shown in previous posts, or even just printed away to use as a sentiment to accompany your cards. This week I decided to use my Cameo:

I found this old Dear Lizzy paper in my stash and used a bunch of dies, tags, etc. for my page. I thought the Beautiful Fabulous Amazing pack was perfect for the title of my girl and her BFF!

Well, I hope you like today's layout! Let me know in the comments below or "LIKE" this on Facebook!

06/10/2014

So today, I'm taking a break from sharing a card with you and decided to create a digital layout with the new Yes Smile Sentiment Pack from Some Odd Girl that releases TODAY!

Sometimes when I'm in a creative slump - in cardmaking or even scrapbooking, I take a step back and try and do something else creative.

These sentiment packs from Some Odd Girl are usually geared toward using them for your electronic cutting machines like a Silhouette Cameo, but I particularly love using them for digital scrapbook layouts. (See the layout I created HERE.)

Here's a simple layout I created to share with you today:

I pulled a ton of differet pieces from different digital sources (I can't even begin to list my supplies!), but my main focus is the "smile" title from the Yes Smile Sentiment Pack. I "recolored" my digi stamp for my title and "restamped" it twice to create a bit of interest. I also added a shadow behind the red "smile" to make it pop.

It's simple, but I really like how this layout turned out. And yay for another layout to add to M's scrapbook!

Thanks so much for visiting today! Be sure to check out the Some Odd Girl blog and see what the rest of the team has created. Don't forget to join us at the Some Odd Girl FB group and be sure to link up your Some Odd Girl creations to our monthly linky party! Lots of fun to be had EVERYWHERE! :)

1. I haven't scrapped a traditional 12x12 layout in a long time.2. I used a lot of stuff I've been hoarding these past few months. I used a lot of the October Afternoon "Boarding Pass" collection for my patterned paper that I received in the December Santa Sacks last year. I also used some Pocket Life cards from Me And My Big Ideas (I hadn't even opened the package until today!). Also, the flair and the tag in the top right corner are from my stash.3. I used 3 dies from My Creative Time! - Stiched Camera Die - Stitched Gift Card Pocket Die - What a View! Stitched Die